my_e36

Make that campervan for motorway, taxi for in-town.

I had a 9835 in my old e36 and the install was sweet. But my car didn't have a factory amp though. Have you reset all the tone settings and re-adjust the timing from the Setup menu? My install was done by PK Auto-electrical in Penrose, some of the top people in car audio installs but need to book a week or so in advance, best give them a call. BTW, that second installer, ran out of time?!! What kind of an excuse is that? You shouldn't have to pay him, maybe save $20 for call out, as he didn't complete the job.

With all due respect, but if you have to ask about oil change then it's probably best leave it to experts.

Do it. Inheriant (spelling) design of the engine means they are so smooth, yet revvy. Prepare for a fuel bill shock though, my friend's RX8 cost $110 in 95 for around 400km. RX7 is likely to cost more as it's twin turbo.

Quick search on Google turns up with these.... http://www.customs.gov.au/webdata/resource...dePrivOwnMV.pdf http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=4371 It seems Customs look after bringing the car in, then there's WOF (whatever's in Oz called), rego and all which is looked after by a different department. Just like NZ. It looks like you got a lot of reading ahead before you can do it.

On a dry day, remove the cover for the bulb in the engine bay as if you are changing a bulb, then turn the lights on until the condensations are gone. But that said, they shouldn't really fog up inside to start with. Maybe the seals are "fogged" ?

If you have personalised plates, the people you need to contact is LicenSys. Remakes were around than $30 for standard ones (I did a pair 2 years ago), not sure about Euro plates. Physical Address : 16 Tui Street, Otahuhu, Auckland Postal Address : P O Box 22078, Otahuhu, Auckland 1133 Phone : 09-259 2660 Fax : 09-276 9829 If you have normal plates, you can go to any vehicle compliance agents (AA, VINZ, VTNZ) to get re-issue. Not sure about the fees for reissue due to stolen, but to change from personalise to standard was around $15 including 2 new plates with new rego numbers. Do check with them first, as you might need police report.

Ain't those engines a bit delicate (~fine engineering tolarences?!) and catch fire a lot?

As a Asian myself, the only noodle I eat/recommend is Shin Ramen made by Nongshim (Korea) and any flavour of the Nissin branded range (Hong Kong). You can buy them from Asian super markets and sometimes international section of Foodtown/Countdown.

It's actually in the RoadCode that one should keep left at all time. It's just no one actually care to follow it. In Hong Kong, you get ticket for staying in fast lanes when middle lane is clear. Fines HK$450 (~NZ$80)

I like it. They canned it back then but then they now have a 6-convertible?

I am a Courier in Auckland city, those boobs created chaos for us. Many of us have a pair at home that we can go to and most likely natural, unlike many of those artificially enhanced. That said, it seems that boobs are better when it's on someone elses' body.

Borders, Megazinno, MegaMags have them or be able to special order the upcoming issue. Whitcoulls usually only have the local and Oz car mags.

Seat mat cracking is nothing new, look at all the e36.

So what went wrong? Broken bone? Dislodged joint? I am curious.

I thought most modern BMW have a big plastic top? I think the engine compartment is a bit small to call for air-tools.

When I had my tints, there was no stickers. But never had problem with any WOF stations, which I usually done at AA or VTNZ.

It's for build-up and stuff. The hazy residue that your wiper can't wipe away in the rain despite you just changed a new blade.

Definitely a good upgrade. Adjustable thigh support is a big plus for me.

If you've seen how they wash cars, in Newmarket Auckland. You wouldn't want them anywhere near your cars. Seen at least 2 $tealerships (nameless for now but let's just say 2 prominent Euro-car dealerships) using broomsticks to brush the cars. Speaker of clean glass, I have trouble finding glass polish cream. Apparently, AutoGlym and BMW makes them but no one sells it in Auckland.

Security-wise... steering wheel lock, disconnect battery, pull a few random fuse/relay to make it unstartable even if jump-starting Maybe put the car on blocks? If you are really into car care, treat the rubber seals (windows, door and boot) and tyre before you go. Top up the fuel tank to minimise chance of condensation in fuel tank.

If the car is in bits, why not take the glass/doors to the shops that does good jobs? In my mind, anything mobile is not as good as one in a workshop. Mobile car cash, detailing, alarm install, etc...

Can't tell much from picture, but when you slide your finger across the paintwork, can your finger glide as smooth as on the glass? When you hose your car down, does water from droplets (as oppose to "lumps" of water)? If no to either, you are likely to need some TLC on the paintwork. Wash -> Clay -> Wash -> Polish -> Wash -> Wax -> Wax

Yeh, and don't let any $tealership wash your car. I always tell them "you can vacuum inside but if you wash my car, I am not going to pay for the servicing". Back on topic, I wouldn't buy GardX myself. No one (that I know of) keeps the car in better nick than me. GardX will not help me in that regards.

Make it into a convertable!! Do it!